I have two offers
1. McKinsey implementation in Seattle
2. Product Manager at Amazon in Seattle
Which of the two positions me best to transition into a BizOps/Strategy role in Tech?
I am an experienced hire since I am currently working in tech as a product manager (but at medium sized tech company that isn't too well known)
Hey there,
Great to have options :). Well done on that really!
We all know Amazon is killing it as a company. Not sure which area or product line you have been offered, but the experience you will gain will be hands-on & customer focussed. They will also drive & push you hard to be innovative & deliver tangible results. You will get to learn tech product lifecycle which will remain hot for a while. So overall, you will not go wrong.
Compare this to McK, you will have a great brand name but an implementation role could be a hit-miss depending on client, type of work etc. Learning wise, it will still be awesome. It really boils down what you truly feel passionate for at this stage. You can go places from either of the companies and jobs but must ensure you are performing really well.
Good luck choosing.
Adi
Hi Anonymous,
Without knowing your specific job profile at Amazon it's a bit of a guess included, but both roles should give you a fair amount of exposure to the areas you mentioned.
While McKinsey Implementation is not only focused on technology, you get experience from different clients in different industries. At Amazon you work only for one company but depending on your specific role there might be slightly more exposure to the tech side.
Hope this helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!
Robert
Hello,
I guess this depends on you ambitions for the future. I believe that Mckinsey is a better offer if you will want in the future a higher, managerial position (Director, Board member). Product Manager is in contrary a more confortable position that will give you a higher stability in life. Even if both position at this level may propose similar salaries, Mckinsey should bring you in the future higher potential for growth. I guess that you are in a great position in your life if you are able to choose between both such interesting proposition. Congrats !
Thank you. Could you please let me know if Implementation is as good an option? I worry that implmentation means boring PMO type work. Whil product management may mean building cool products.
BizOps = Product Manager at Amazon
Strategy = McKinsey
You can't say BizOps/Strategy!! They're two seperate things.
BizOps = doers = Amazon. Biz Ops actually tend to be wary Strategy consultants
Strategy = thinkers = McKinsey
That being said, if you do go the McKinsey route, make sure you're working in the Tech practice
I guess it depends on the skill set/experience you feel you need in order to make the transition you are seeking for. McKinsey Implementation will not give you much Strategy exposure where the work can be very process heavy and may mostly be with non-tech clients.
If you are open to a BizOps/Strategy role at Amazon then I feel it's a no brainer to go directly. From what I hear, you are encouraged to take on new roles after a few years and there is no shortage of roles too!
